Toshiba D-R2SU manual

OWNER’S MANUAL Recording Playback Library Function setup Others Introduction Editing OPERA TIONS Read “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first. PM0015867010 T OSHIB A D VD VIDEO RECORDER D-R2SU/D-R2SC/D-KR2SU S Printed in China Printed on 70% Recycled Paper DIGITAL VIDEO D VD VIDEO RECORDER © 2004 T oshiba Corporation D-R2SU D-R2SC D-KR2SU[...]

2 Introduction T ab le of Contents Introduction Caution for safety ................................................ 4 About this product .............................................. 5 Compatible discs ................................................ 6 Index to parts and controls .............................. 12 F ront panel .....................[...]

3 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Library Using Library data ........................................... 11 6 Basic operation of the Library system .................. 1 16 Checking remaining space on discs ..................... 11 7 Searching f or a disc ............................................ 1 17 Mainten[...]

4 Introduction Introduction Caution for safety Read “SAFETY PRECA UTIONS”, “IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”, “Precautions” and others of the “INST ALLA TION GUIDE” first.[...]

5 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction About this pr oduct Introduction Some differences This D VD recorder is more similar to a computer than it is to a standard D VD play er . In addition to a microprocessor , it contains an operating system, r andom access memory (RAM), and a D VD-RAM/R/RW driv e. The operating s[...]

6 Introduction Compatib le discs There are many types and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc. Disc D VD-RAM DVD-R D VD-R W Mark Specification Remarks • Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (4 3 / 4 in.)) • Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (4 3 / 4 in.)) • 4.7GB F or General V er .2.0 (12cm (4 3 / 4 in.)) • V er[...]

7 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction DIGITAL VIDEO • Y ou cannot play discs other than those listed abo ve. • Y ou cannot play non-standardiz ed discs ev en if they ma y be labeled as abov e. • Y ou cannot play discs with specializ ed encoding (such as SACD discs) or the D VD audio por tions of D VD A udio d[...]

8 Introduction On DVD-RAM discs Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with D VD-RAM standard V ersion 2.0 or 2.1. The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any other standard. When using such a disc , initialize it by using the disc-f or mat function of this recorder . The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD- RAM discs, because they[...]

9 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction * Operation has been confir med with recommended discs and tested disc, b ut some other discs may not be usable . On DVD-R discs Standards D VD-R for General V er .2.0 discs can be used for recording and pla yback. Discs compatible with 2X speed recording (labeled V er .2.1/2X [...]

10 Introduction Playback side On handling discs Do not touch the playback side of the disc. Do not stick paper or tape to discs . On c leaning discs Fingerpr ints and dust on the disc cause picture and sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the center outwards with a soft cloth. Alwa ys keep the disc clean. If you cannot wipe off the dust with a s[...]

11 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Discs and purposes The table sho ws main functions which are av ailable on this recorder per disc category . This will help you choose discs. Characteristics on this recorder For the first use Recording a TV program Erasing recorded contents Recording additional content on a r[...]

12 Introduction Index to parts and controls See pages with arro ws for details. Fr ont panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 20 19 18 17 15 16 11 12 13 14 ON/ST ANDBY indicator page 20, 21 Displays the oper ational state of the recorder . ON/ST ANDBY b utton page 20, 21 T ur ns the power on/restores the unit in the standby mode . Remote sensor page 12 in “ [...]

13 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction T o open or close the co ver on the front panel Put your finger on the left edge of the co ver and pull it down to open. Note • Do not place a heavy object on the co ver while it is open. Doing so may damage the recorder . INPUT SELECT button page 32 Pressing repeatedly sele[...]

14 Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Rear panel P B P B VHF /UHF VIDEO L R VIDEO RL R L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO P B Y P R COMPONENT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT3 INPUT1 RF OUT (TO TV) RF IN (FROM ANT.) IR DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL CHANNEL CHANGE 1 4 5 2 3 6 9 7 8 CHANNEL CHANGE IR jack page 19 in “ INST ALLA TION [...]

15 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction OUTPUT jac ks page 15, 17, 18, 22 in “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” Outputs video and audio signals to a connected TV or amplifier .[...]

16 Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Remote contr ol ENTER PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC TV/VIDEO CHANNEL VOLUME LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU EASY NA VI ANGLE OPEN/CLOSE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL REMAIN DIMMER FL SELECT ZOOM P in P TIME BAR CHP DIVIDE DISPLA Y INPUT SELECT PROGRESSIVE QUICK MENU INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y TOP[...]

17 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction * 1 MENU Use this to display a men u screen that is recorded on a D VD video disc. Operate the menu screen as the same manner as “ Locating a title using the top menu ( page 60) ” . A menu screen is not recorded on some discs . * 2 RETURN Retur ns to the pre vious screen ([...]

18 Introduction Index to parts and controls (Continued) Displa y PBC indicator Illuminates when PBC function is “ On ” ( page 128) and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded. Angle icon page 68 Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with multi angles. Program recording indicator Illuminates when the recorder holds a timer program. Bit rate in[...]

19 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction SAP indicator Illuminates when receiving a SAP broadcast. DUBBING indicator Illuminates when cop ying. PROGRESSIVE indicator Illuminates when video signals are output in the progressiv e format. Picture quality mode indicator page 133 The current picture quality mode lights up[...]

20 Is your recorder ready? • Ref er to the supplied “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” manual and finish the necessary preparations. • T urn on the connected equipment such as a TV or audio system and select the input from the recorder . T urning the po wer on (This owner ’ s manual instructions are based on the assumption that all proper connectio[...]

21 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction DVD-RAM disc with cartridge (TYPE1/TYPE2/TYPE4) Single sided T urn the pr inted side up , and inser t the car tridge into the tra y frame f ollowing the direction of the arrow on the cartr idge. Double sided T urn the desired recording/playback side up , and inser t the car tr[...]

22 Before operating this recor der (Continued) Introduction Status displa y Status display Each time you oper ate the recorder , the follo wing displa ys appear on the TV screen to indicate the status of the recorder . e.g. Main on-screen displa ys (Depending on the disc, some of these ma y not appear .) : Pla yback : P ause : Stop : F ast-forward [...]

23 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction K e y operation - EASY NA VI & QUICK MENU The EASY NA VI button opens the “ EASY NA VI Main Menu ” , a main gate to the functions of this recorder . From this menu, you can access the desired functions while viewing a current picture. Additionall y , the Q UICK MENU bu[...]

24 Key operation - EASY NA VI & QUICK MENU (Continued) Introduction Quick Menu operation T o access various optional functions of this recorder , open the Quick Men u. The Quick Menu displa ys a list of selections rele vant to y our current mode. Opening a Quick Menu 1) Press the QUICK MENU button. The f ollowing menu ( “ Quic k Menu ” ) ap[...]

Recor ding Recording variations for many types of programs or situations. Before recording Recording a TV program Recording an external source Programing a recording (REC MENU) VCR Plus+ recording Others Hint on reading this manual The f ollowing icons show the pla yab le discs for each function described on this instruction manual. DVD-RAM : DVD-R[...]

26 Conventional video cassette recorders have required tapes to record, while this recorder enables recording on a D VD-RAM/R/RW disc whene ver you want, without selecting an availab le tape and confirming a point to start a recording from. Further , if y ou use DVD-RAM discs, you can collect necessary scenes and store them in it to make your o wn [...]

27 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Note on recording on a DVD-R disc Confirm disc compatibility and prepare an available DVD-R disc to record on ( page 6, 9). T o pla y a D VD-R disc recorded on this recorder on other devices, finalize the DVD-R disc on this recorder . ( page 108) The finalization permanently[...]

28 How to initialize a disc T o initialize a D VD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder . See page 20 for loading a disc. 1) During stop, press QUICK MENU. The follo wing menu appears. (The actual contents depends on the operational status of the recorder .) e.g. 2) Press / to select “ Disc management, ” then press ENTER. A sub menu appears on the [...]

29 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library D VD-RAM ph ysical format Physical f or matting is a simple ex ecution f or a disc which cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to read). It may refresh such a disc f or recording and playbac k. (There is no guarantee that all such discs will be recov ered.) “ D[...]

30 Before recording (Continued) Recording Title information 003 Chapter English Spanish French German Italian etc... Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Select Return Save Caps Lock : Space All Clear BkSp Direct(0-9) Cursor CLEAR CLEAR CLEAR DELETE DELETE DELETE 1234567 8 0 - - ; # / = / ’ 9 qwe r t y u i p [ ] o asd f g h j k : BkSp l zxc v b n m , / Delete[...]

31 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Entering characters The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters. Y ou can erase them if necessar y b y either of the follo wing measures: Erasing characters • Erasing all the characters on the writing board Select “ Clear All ” by pressing the / / / buttons, then[...]

32 Recor ding a TV pr ogram T o record a TV program currently being br oadcast, follo w the procedures of this chapter . Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R TIMESLIP EASY NA VI INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU ANGLE OPEN/CLOSE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL QUICK MENU TOP MENU MENU RETURN DV D F R A M [...]

33 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library TIMESLIP EASY NA VI INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y SETUP ENTER T .SEARCH CLEAR 3 12 VCR Plus+ REC MODE EXTEND TV CODE 456 DELETE + 10 789 0 PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU ANGLE OPEN/CLOSE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL REC QUICK MENU TOP MENU MENU RETU[...]

34 6 Press ENTER. The menu disappears. 7 Press REC. Recording starts. TIMESLIP EASY NA VI INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y PLA Y ST OP P AUSE REC LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU QUICK MENU F R A M E / A D J U S T P I C T U R E S E A R C H S K I P S L O W ENTER Recording a TV program (Continued) Recording Selecting the recording mode Bef ore r[...]

35 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library T o stop recording Press ST OP . T o pause recor ding (to omit an unnecessary portion) During recording, press P A USE. T o resume recording, press it again. Note • P ausing recording automatically creates a new chapter division at that point. T o change a TV channel to be[...]

36 P B P B U HF VIDEO L R VIDEO RL R L VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO P B Y P R C INPUT3 INPUT1 F OUT O TV) F IN R OM ANT.) IR DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT BITSTREAM/PCM OPTICAL CHANNEL CHANGE Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Recording an external source Y ou can record programs fr om connected equipment on a D VD-RAM/R/R W disc. Preparation • Load a D VD-RAM/R/RW [...]

37 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library 1 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly so that “ L-1, ” “ L-2, ” or “ L-3 ” appears on the front panel display , corresponding to the input in whic h the device is connected. Each time you press the button, the indicator changes. L-1: T o record pictures from equipment [...]

38 Notes on recording from a connected VCR or camcorder Check the condition of the source equipment before playing. Set the equipment in good condition, e.g. clean the head or adjust the tracking, etc. to obtain optimum pla yback. Bad condition ma y produce noises in playbac k. These noises ma y be detected as cop y protection signals, resulting in[...]

39 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Programing a recording (REC MENU) Use the REC MENU to program a recording. It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. For more information, see “Before [...]

40 Programing a recor ding (REC MENU) (Continued) Recording Suggestions for the picture quality setting • For normal recording or when you cannot decide which mode to choose. Select “ SP . ” • When you need a longer recor ding time and video quality is not important Select “ LP . ” Inferior to “ SP ” in picture quality , but it can [...]

41 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Notes • The disc tra y does not close automatically , even when the recording start time arrives. Set the recorder loaded an av ailable D VD-RAM/R/RW disc bef orehand. • When there is little time bef ore a programmed recording starts, you ma y not be able to start anothe[...]

42 Programing a recor ding (REC MENU) (Continued) Recording High rate save Use this f eature when you want to sa ve space while using the best picture quality rate f or recording. This will use 9.2 Mbps f or recording and reduce the rate temporarily f or the por tion where the high rate is not required where picture is f airly constant. Off : This [...]

43 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library 1:00pm 1:54pm 1:20pm 20 minutes extend Time Shift 2:14pm Shifting a time period of a recording (Time Shift) If a prior TV program e xtends bey ond its scheduled time and into one that you prog rammed, you can shift the programmed start and end time of the recording. 1) Press[...]

44 Programing a recor ding (REC MENU) (Continued) Recording Remaining volume 1) Press REC MENU. The REC MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Men u appears. 3) Press / to select “ Disc budget calculation ” then press ENTER. The Disc budget calculation men u appears. 4) Press / to select a timer program, then press ENTER or press ADJUST .[...]

45 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Delaying the end time of a programmed recording while it is recording While a programmed recording has started, open the lid of the remote control and press EXTEND. The first press displa ys the programmed end time (in the front panel displa y). Each time you press the b utt[...]

46 Recording DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R VCR Plus+ recording Y ou can program a recording simpl y by entering the corresponding PlusCode ® number s. Preparation • Make sure that “ Time & date setting ” , “ Channel setting ” and “ Guide channel setting ” are set correctly ( page 28, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). • Load a D VD-RAM/R/R[...]

47 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library Notes • The maximum timer prog ram capacity is 32. Any ne w program will be rejected if the recorder is full. T o enter a new program, you must cancel an existing one ( page 43). • Depending on the program, an actual recording ma y continue a fe w minutes longer than pro[...]

48 Reservation Disc ( “ Loc k program recor d ” ) This function is conv enient when you wish to record multiple serial related programs on the same disc. The disc on which you write the reservation data is called “ Reservation Disc. ” A Reservation Disc ma y contain only one reser v ation. Once a Reservation Disc is created, you cannot use [...]

49 Playbac k Recording Editing Function setup Other s Introduction Library T o protect recor ded content Y ou can protect recorded content from unexpected deletion. Protection is provided f or each title (original). 1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “ Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ” ( page 53) to select a title. 2) Press QUICK MENU, and pr[...]

50 T echnical inf ormation About recording time The recording time of a typical VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) is determined by the length of a video tape and recording speed (SP , LP , etc.). Video tapes with various recording times are a vailab le in the market. On the other hand, the recording time of a D VD-RAM/ R/RW depends on the bit r ate (Mb[...]

Playback Pla y your f av or ite contents. Information on playback Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Playing a DVD video disc Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later Playing a TV program currently being recorded Playing at various speeds Locating by entering the number Selecting the camera angle Selecting subtitles Zooming a picture Selecting [...]

52 Playback Information on playback The operation procedure depends on the kind of disc. See the respective pages for basic procedure to play the disc. T o play contents recor ded onto a D VD-RAM disc Pla ying recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) ( page 53) T o play a D VD video disc Pla ying a D VD video disc ( page 59) T o play a D VD-R/R W disc D VD[...]

53 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) Titles and chapter s recorded on a D VD-RAM/R/R W disc are displa yed in thumbnail view , so that y ou can easily locate a desired one. Attribution (original/playlist) page 86 e.g. Notes • In a CONTENT MENU , titl[...]

54 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playback T o stop playbac k Press ST OP . T o pause playbac k (still playbac k) Press P AUSE. T o resume nor mal pla yback, press the PLA Y button or the P A USE button. Note • Sound is muted during still mode. Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Title resume) DVD-RAM The recor[...]

55 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Viewing the fir st scenes of titles (Original) (Intro scan) DVD-RAM 1) After step 1 on page 53, press QUICK MENU. The Quick Men u appears. 2) Press / to select “ Special playback mode ” , then press ENTER. 3) Press / to select “ Intro scan ” , then press ENTER. The rec[...]

56 Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued) Playback Changing the title information: 1) While the “ CONTENT MENU Title Information ” is displayed, press QUICK MENU. The Quick Men u appears. e.g. 2) Press / to select an title, then press ENTER. Edit title name: The text entry screen is displayed. Following the procedure on page 30, e[...]

57 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Viewing inf ormation of a loaded disc 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Men u appears. 3) Press / to select “Disc information”, then press ENTER. Y ou can view inf or mation on a loaded disc. e.g. Changing the disc information:[...]

58 Playback Jumping to a specified page 1) Press CONTENT MENU. The CONTENT MENU appears. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Men u appears. 3) Press / to select “ Specific page jump ” , then press ENTER. 4) Enter the page number you want by pressing ADJUST , / or the number buttons. e.g. T o clear the number , press the CLEAR button. 5) Press ENTER.[...]

Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 59 Playback DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R Playing a DVD video disc Y ou can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or finalization processed D VD-R/RW discs in the same manner . T o play recor ded contents, follo w the instructions on pag e 53. Preparation • T ur n on a TV or audio sys[...]

60 Playing a DVD video disc (Continued) Playback Resuming playback from the location last stopped (Resume Play) Y ou can resume playbac k from the location where you stopped. If you press the PLA Y button after stopping pla yback, playbac k resumes from the location you ha v e stopped. If you stop pla yback b y pressing the ST OP button twice, the [...]

Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 61 Playback DVD-RAM Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later This function enables y ou to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later , more con venient time, by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on a DVD-RAM disc. 1 While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder or imme[...]

62 Introduction Playback DVD-RAM Playing a TV program currently being recorded Y ou can begin playback fr om the beginning of a program currentl y being recorded. Y ou will find this function of great advanta ge on long programs, as you do not ha ve to wait for the end of recording to begin playback. TIMESLIP EASY NA VI INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA[...]

Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 63 Playing at various speeds Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R TIMESLIP EASY NA VI INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU QUICK MENU F R A M E / A D J U S T P I C T U R E S E A R C H S K I P S L O W ENTER REMAIN T[...]

64 Playing at various speeds (Continued) Playback Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R 1 Press SKIP ( / ) repeatedly until the chapter or track number you want appears. Pla yback star ts from the selected chapter or trac k. : Playbac k star ts from the beginning of the next chapter or track. : Playbac[...]

Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 65 Playing frame by frame DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC QUICK MENU F R A M E / A D J U S T P I C T U R E S E A R C H PLA Y 1 During playbac k, press P A USE. A still picture is displayed. 2 Press FRAME ( / ). : Pla yback direction : Opposite direction T[...]

66 Locating by entering the number Playback DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R Locating by entering the number of a desired section Normally titles, chapters, and trac ks are numbered. By enter ing these numbers , you can access a desired section. 1 Press T .SEARCH. If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2. e.g. 2 Press / to select a se[...]

Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 67 Locating a specific point b y entering its elapsed time (Time Searc h) TIMESLIP EASY NA VI INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y SETUP ENTER T .SEARCH CLEAR 3 12 VCR Plus+ REC MODE EXTEND TV CODE 456 DELETE + 10 789 0 PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU ANGL[...]

68 Playbac k DVD-VIDEO Selecting the camera angle If the scene was recorded with m ultiple angles, you can easil y change the camera angle of the scene y ou are watching. Angle 1 / 6 2 / 6 3 / 6 6 / 6 1 Press ANGLE while playing a scene recor ded with multiple angles. While playing a scene recorded with m ultiple angles, the angle icon appears on t[...]

69 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Selecting subtitles Y ou can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those inc luded on the disc. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R Subtitle Status 1 – – Off Good evening! Bonsoir! 1 Press SUBTITLE during playbac k. The current subtitle set[...]

70 Playbac k Zooming a picture Y ou can magnify areas within a picture . DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R 1 Press ZOOM. A zoom scope appears . e.g. 2 Select a zoom point and magnification le vel. : Raises the magnification le vel. : Lowers the magnification le vel. / / / : Mov es the zoom point. (only after the image has been magnified) CLEAR: [...]

71 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Selecting the sound Y ou can select a preferred language and a sound format. Playbac k DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R TIMESLIP EASY NA VI INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT MENU CONTENT MENU ANGLE OPEN/CLOSE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL Q[...]

72 Recorded sounds According to your setting of “ SAP ” on the setup menu screen, ( page 130), the sound is recorded onto different channels of the disc below . Set “ SAP ” to “ On ” or “ Off ” appropriately . Setting on the setup screen T ype of receiving broadcast Contents of recorded sound T ype of record D VD Compatible Mode SAP[...]

73 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Notes • Some discs allow y ou to change audio selections only via the disc menu. If this is the case, press the MENU button and choose the appropriate language from the selections on the disc menu. • When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to[...]

74 Vie wing JPEG files Y ou can play JPEG files that have been recor ded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on the recor der . Playbac k Preparations • Prepare a compatible disc ( page 75) that contains JPEG files you w ant to view . • Set “ Prior ity contents ” ( page 132) to “ Photo ” . • Make y our TV shape conf or m to the 4:3 picture size . Onl[...]

75 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k JPEG files compatibility Discs whose compatibility with this recorder has been confir med b y T OSHIBA are as follo ws. CANON QuickCD FUJICOLOR CD K odak Picture CD NORITSU QSS CD JPEG disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follo ws: • Play able discs: CD-ROM, [...]

76 Pla ying MP3/WMA files Y ou can play MP3/WMA files that have been recor ded on a CD-R or CD-ROM on this recor der . Playbac k Preparations • Make sure that a disc y ou want to pla y is compatible with this recorder . See page 77. • Set “ Priority contents ” ( page 132) to “ A udio ” . 1 Load a CD that contains MP3/WMA files. Pla ybac[...]

77 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Play able files MP3/WMA disc compatibility with this recorder is limited as follo ws: • Play able discs: CD-ROM, CD-R CD-RW is not recommendab le. • Sampling F requency / Bitrate: WMA: 32 kHz / 48 Mbps (CBR), VBR 44.1 kHz / 48-192 Mbps (CBR), VBR 48 kHz / 128-192 Mbps (CB[...]

78 W atching a TV br oadcast in the sub windo w (P in P pla ybac k) During playbac k, you can watch a TV broadcast in the sub window . (P in P : Picture in Picture) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R 1 During playbac k, press P in P . A sub window (progr am on the air or on the recording) appears. e.g. 2 Press / / / to select the position of the su[...]

79 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k 1 Press DISPLA Y . The f ollowing on-screen displa y appears. (The actual displa y varies depending on the disc.) e.g. while playing a D VD-RAM disc 2 Press DISPLA Y again. An e xpanded display appears . (Actual displa y varies depending on the disc.) e.g. 3 Press DISPLA Y ag[...]

80 Using the time bar The time bar shows the current progress in pla yback or recording. 1 During playbac k or recording, press TIME B AR. The time bar appears. (The actual displa y varies depending on the disc.) e.g. Pla yback e.g. Recording Locator (Shows the current location.) Elapsed time T otal playing time of a current title (In the case of a[...]

81 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k Functions in the Quic k Men u Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pa ges for y our convenience. See page 24 on how to operate the Quick Menu. Playbac k T o play repeatedl y (Repeat playbac k) DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R Y ou can r[...]

82 Cancel random : (in Random pla y mode) Resumes nor mal pla yback. Notes • Some discs may not permit random pla yback operation. • Y ou cannot use the random playbac k function in conjunction with the memory playback function. • Y ou cannot use the random playbac k function in conjunction with the repeat pla yback function. • Pressing the[...]

83 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playbac k T o display the current bit rate DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO DVD-R 1) During playback, press QUICK MENU. 2) Press / to select “ Bit rate ” , then press ENTER. Bit rate Note • T o turn off the bit rate display , select this item again. T o chec k information on a title DVD-[...]

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Editing Y ou can create your own movie from y our assembled scenes. Bef ore editing Creating chapter s Playlist editing Creating thumbnails High speed Library dubbing Deleting selected Items Combine Original titles D VD-Video finalizing pr ocess D V recor ding[...]

86 Bef ore editing This section describes information for editing of contents recorded on a DVD-RAM disc. Be sure to read before performing any editing. Basic steps of editing Creating chapters ➔ Programming a Playlist ➔ Dub (Copy) the Playlist (this will create an Original title of the desired scenes) Editing is ex ecuted by a title and a chap[...]

87 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback These vir tual titles or chapter s are called “ Title (Playlist) ” or “ Chapter (Playlist) ” respectiv ely . In order to diff erentiate titles (Playlist) from titles (Original), an Original is displa yed on screen as “ ORG ” and a Pla ylist is displayed as “ PL ?[...]

88 Make the compiled chapters into a title (Original). (Dubbing) If you just want to play the compiled chapters in desired order , you only pla y the Playlist. If you want to delete a title (Original) which contains unnecessary chapters, be sure to dub (copy) the Playlist and make it into a title (Original). Y ou are now conv er ting the vir tual f[...]

89 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Creating c hapter s A recording makes 1 title, which includes 1 chapter . By dividing it into several chapter s, it will be easier to access a desired scene, and your editing or pla yback will be m uch easier . 1 During stop, playback or recording, press CONTENT MENU. The “ [...]

90 Creating chapters (Contin ued) Editing 4 Press / to select “ Chapter function ” , then press ENTER. The submenu appears. e.g. 5 Press / to select “ Chapter editing ” , then press ENTER. The “ EDIT MENU Chapter Editing ” appears . e.g. 6 Press PLA Y to star t pla yback. Locate a scene where you want to insert a chapter mark. Y ou can [...]

91 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 7 At a point where you want to make a chapter division, press P A USE. The picture pauses. e.g. 8 Press / / / to select “ Divide, ” then press ENTER. A chapter division is created at the selected location, and the first scene of the ne w chapter is registered as a chapter [...]

92 Creating chapters (Contin ued) Editing Notes • This recorder suppor ts a limited number of chapters on a disc. If exceeded, a message appears. In this ev ent, reduce the number of chapters by merging chapters . ( page 93) • The “ EDIT MENU Chapter Editing ” can also be viewed b y selecting “ Chapter Editing ” from the “ EDIT MENU M[...]

93 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Merging c hapters 1) Perf orm steps 1 to 5 on pages 89 to 90, to view the EDIT MENU Chapter Editing displa y . 2) Press / / / to highlight a chapter . Pressing the PICTURE SEARCH button can access preceding or f ollowing pages. 3) Press QUICK MENU. e.g. 4) Press / to select an[...]

94 Pla ylist editing (Collecting desired scenes) Create a “Playlist” to omit unnecessary scenes for dubbing, or compile desired scenes. Editing 1 During stop, pla yback or recor ding, press CONTENT MENU . The “CONTENT MENU Main Men u” appears. 2 Press QUICK MENU . The Quick Men u appears. e.g. 3 Press / to select “Edit function”, then p[...]

95 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 4 Press / to select “ Playlist editing ” , then press ENTER. The “ EDIT MENU Playlist editing ” appears. e.g. 5 Press / / / to select a title or chapter . T o select between titles and chapters , press the button . e.g. 6 Press ENTER. A cursor appears, indicating the p[...]

96 7 Press / to select a point where you want to insert the item, then press ENTER. If there are no par ts in the low er area, leav e the cursor to the left and press the ENTER button. The selected part is inserted at the location of the cursor . e.g. 8 Repeat steps 4 to 6 to insert items. T o cancel the selection, see “ Canceling selection of a [...]

97 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Canceling selection of a part 1) From the “EDIT MENU Playlist editing”, press / / / to select a par t to cancel. 2) Press QUICK MENU. The Quick Men u appears. 3) Press / to select “Cancel selected title”, then press ENTER. The par t y ou hav e selected is canceled. Con[...]

98 Playlist editing (Contin ued) Editing Making a Playlist of recorded contents where starting times are the same (i.e. daily or weekly recordings) This will help to sor t serials. 1) From the “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” , press QUICK MENU . 2) Press / to select “ Edit function ” , then press ENTER. 3) Press / to select the item. “ Playli[...]

99 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Editing Creating thumbnails (Changing the picture on the CONTENT MENU) Y ou can register your fav orite scene as a thumbnail displayed on the CONTENT MENU . On a finalized D VD-R/R W disc, this feature is not av ailable. CONTENT MENU DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R TIMESLIP EASY NA VI IN[...]

100 4 Press / to select “ Create thumbnail ” (or “ Create CHP thumbnail ” if selected a chapter at step 2), then press ENTER. The “ CONTENT MENU Create Thumbnail ” appears. e.g. 5 Press PLA Y to star t pla yback. Locate a scene you want to capture as a thumbnail. Y ou can use the following b uttons. PICTURE SEARCH, FRAME, SLO W , SKIP ,[...]

101 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Notes • Y ou cannot create thumbnails of chapters in a title that contains a still picture. • If you create a chapter thumbnail, and then shift the chapter mark ( page 92) or record or edit the disc on other de vices, the chapter thumbnail ma y retur n to the top of the c[...]

102 Editing DVD-RAM 1 During playbac k or stop, press CONTENT MENU . The “ CONTENT MENU Title List ” appears. 2 Press / / / to select a par t (a title or chapter) to cop y or move. • Y ou can go forward/bac k to pages by pressing the PICTURE SEARCH ( / ) button. Y ou can jump to a page by specifying the page number . Press the QUICK MENU butt[...]

103 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 4 Press ENTER. Copying starts. A new title with the same contents is reproduced on the same disc. The job progress is displa yed on the screen and the front panel display . When the job finishes, the gr aph disappears and the buzz er sounds. Y ou can set the recorder to tur n[...]

104 Editing Deleting selected items (Deleting m ultiple specified par ts) This section explains ho w to simultaneously delete unnecessary titles, or unnecessary chapters. On a finalized DVD-R/R W disc, this feature is not possible. DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R TIMESLIP EASY NA VI INST ANT SKIP INST ANT REPLA Y PLA Y STOP P AUSE REC LIBRARY REC MENU EDIT ME[...]

105 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Notes • T o confir m the first and last scenes of an item, first select an item then press the Q UICK MENU button. Press the / buttons to select “ Preview ” (or “ Title information ” ) then press the ENTER button. This is av ailable only on contents recorded in D VD[...]

106 Editing Combine Original titles (Combine tw o titles into one) Use this feature to combine tw o titles into one . The second title is deleted as the second title is added to the end of the first title. 1 During playbac k or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “ EDIT MENU Main Men u ” appears. 2 Press / to select “ Combine ORG Title ” , then pres[...]

107 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 5 Press / to select the location to put the part and press ENTER. It is fix ed at the left side at the beginning. Press the ENTER button. The selected par t mo ved into the location of the cursor . e.g. 6 P erform steps 3 to 5 and select the second title. Y ou cannot select t[...]

108 Editing D VD-Video finalizing pr ocess The recorder pr ocesses recorded data in a D VD-R/RW disc so that it can be pla yed on other compatible devices. Important • Y ou cannot rewrite data onto a disc after you e xecute the D VD-Video finalizing process. Howe ver , the disabled rewritability of a D VD-RW disc can be restored b y canceling the[...]

109 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 4 Press / / / to select. As you select each item, its function is e xplained. When “ Men u Create ” is set to “ None ” : “ Star t Pla y ” and “ After pla y one title ” are automatically omitted. 5 Press / to select “ Ne xt ” , then press ENTER. Inf or mati[...]

110 Editing 7 Press / / / to select the title menu, then press ENTER. A display of men u selection for chapters appears . 8 Press / / / to select the chapter menu. A selected menu is applied to all chapters. Y ou cannot allocate a menu to each chapter . If you press the button, y ou can previe w the selected menu. T o retur n, press the O b utton. [...]

111 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback Notes • D VD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder ma y not be recognized on other de vices unless you e x ecute D VD- Video finalizing process to them. • Y ou can record onto a D VD-R disc additionally to the limit of the disc capacity , unless you ex ecute the D VD-Video[...]

112 Editing D V recor ding (Recording fr om a digital video camera) Y ou can connect a D V format digital video camera to the D V terminal to record fr om it. Preparation • Connect a D V format digital video camera to the D V terminal on the front panel. 1 During playbac k or stop, press EDIT MENU. The “ EDIT MENU Main Menu ” appears. 2 Press[...]

113 Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Recording Playback 4 Press / / / to make the settings. As you select each item, an e xplanation is provided. T o change the picture and sound rates: 1) Press the / buttons to select “ Change ” then press the ENTER button. 2) On the “ A V record quality ” display , press the ADJUST butto[...]

114 Editing D V recording (Recor ding from a digital video camera) (Contin ued) Notes • The D V ter minal of this recorder suppor ts only input from a D V format digital video camera. It cannot output to a connected device . Some models of D V format digital video cameras ma y be not compatible. • At step 5, you can enlarge the video image b y [...]

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116 Library DVD-RAM Using Library data The recorder has a database called “ Library ” . This database provides a list of numbers, names and remaining spaces of all registered DVD-RAM discs. On this list, you will easily find a desired or available disc. Y ou can utilize Library data as follows . • T o check or change inf ormation of disc. •[...]

117 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Checking remaining space on discs 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc and press LIBRAR Y . 2) Press QUICK MENU. 3) Press / to select “ A V record quality ” then press ENTER. e.g. 4) Press ADJUST and select the setting ( page 133). 5) Press ENTER. Remaining space is estimated on the co[...]

118 e.g. Registering a disc manuall y 1) Load a DVD-RAM disc that contains inf ormation you want to ad d. 2) Press LIBRAR Y . 3) Press QUICK MENU. 4) Press / to select “ Library management ” , then press ENTER. 5) Press / to select “ Add disc ” , then press ENTER. 6) Press / to select “ Ye s ” , then press ENTER. Disc inf ormation is re[...]

119 Playback Recording Editing Function setup Others Introduction Library Forced deletion of disc n umbers A number of an inactiv e disc can be deleted from the Library Management, so that it can be assigned to a new disc. 1) Press LIBRAR Y . 2) Press QUICK MENU. 3) Press / to select “ Library management ” , then press ENTER. 4) Press / to sele[...]

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Function Setup Y ou can change the default settings to customize performance to your preference. Customizing the function settings[...]

122 Function Setup DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R Customizing the function settings Y ou can change the default settings to customiz e performance to your pref erence. Notes • The SETUP button can function even during normal playback. However some items may be grayed out and they cannot be selected. In this case, try again after playback i[...]

123 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Setting D VD play er settings D VD disc menu language DVD-VIDEO D VD audio language DVD-VIDEO D VD subtitle language DVD-VIDEO D VD dynamic range contr ol DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO DVD-R Karaoke vocal DVD-VIDEO D VD parental lock DVD-VIDEO D VD title stop DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO DVD-[...]

124 Setting Display settings TV shape DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R On screen display DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R T ransparency DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R Startup screen Screen protector DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R Background Closed caption Operational settings Operation beep DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R[...]

125 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Initial settings See page 28, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” . Setting D VD recorder operation A V record quality DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Picture record mode DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R A udio input level DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R D VD compatible mode DVD[...]

126 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup 1) Obtain the language code of the preferred language fr om the Language code list ( page 143). 2) Select the first character by pressing / (or ADJUST). 3) Press / to shift. Select the second character b y pressing / (or ADJUST). 4) Press ENTER. Note • Some D VD video discs may be p[...]

127 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction 3) Press / to shift. Select the pr oceeding character b y pressing / (or ADJUST). 4) Press ENTER. Notes • Some DVD video discs may be set to display subtitles in a diff erent language from that you selected. A pr ior subtitle language may be programmed by the disc. • Some[...]

128 Customizing the function settings (Continued) Function Setup Country/Area Code AUSTRALIA AU BELGIUM BE CANADA CA CHINA CN CHINA HONG KONG HK DENMARK DK FINLAND FI FRANCE FR GERMANY DE INDONESIA ID IT AL Y IT JAP AN JP MALA YSIA MY NETHERLANDS NL NOR W A Y NO PHILIPPINES PH R USSIAN FEDERA TION RU SINGAPORE SG SP AIN ES SWEDEN SE SWITZERLAND CH [...]

129 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Picture/A udio settings Pause/Still DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO DVD-R Auto: Normal setting. Pause the moving image without blurring. Frame: Displays high resolution still image. Black le vel DVD-VIDEO VCD Normal: Normal black level. Enhanced: T o display deeper , richer black th[...]

130 Play DNR DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R Selects a setting for pla yback at a reduced noise lev el. Press the / buttons to select an item then select “ On ” or “ Off ” using the / buttons . 3D-DNR: Off: Not activated. On: Reduces the noise levels of brightness signals and color signals present in the video signal during playback. Mos[...]

131 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Display settings TV shape DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD DVD-R Select a picture size according to the aspect ratio of y our TV . For details on this setting, see “ TV shape setting ” ( page 44, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). On screen display DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD C[...]

132 Operational settings Operation beep DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-VIDEO VCD CD DVD-R T ur n on or off a confirmation beeper announcing when a command is received. Off: T ur ns off the beep sound. On: T ur ns on the beep sound. Note • Y ou cannot tur n off beeps for alerts irrespective of this setting. Recording complete beep DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R This is[...]

133 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction D VD recorder operation A V record quality DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R Y ou can select from 5 combined picture and sound quality recording settings prior to actual recording. Actual selection applied becomes the default setting for the normal recording or programmed recording. e.g. [...]

134 Aspect ratio(Video mode) DVD-RW DVD-R T o set the aspect ratio when recording onto a D VD-R/RW disc. 4:3: Fixes the aspect ratio at 4:3. 16:9: Fixes the aspect r atio at 16:9. Note • When the bit rate on “ A V record quality ” is set to “ 1.4(Mbps) ” , pictures are recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio e ven if “ 16:9 ” is selected. D VD c[...]

135 Recording Playback Editing Library Function setup Others Introduction Management settings Genre setting DVD-RAM DVD-RW DVD-R This registers a frequently used genre name onto the menu. Genre names registered here are display ed in the “ Genre ” on the Quick Menu. 1) Press / to select a position in the “ Cur- rent Genre List ” y ou want t[...]

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138 Bef ore calling ser vice per sonnel If you e xperience any of the f ollowing difficulties while using this unit, check the list belo w bef ore consulting your nearest T oshiba dealer . Others Power The power is not turned on. • The power cord is not connected securely . → Connect the pow er cord securely . Connection to your TV There is no [...]

139 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Program Timer programming cannot be completed. • Clock setting has not been completed. → Complete the clock setting ( page 31, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). • The programs list is full. → Cancel unwanted programs ( page 43). VCR Plus+ recording does not w ork proper[...]

140 Remote control The remote control does not w ork. • The batteries in the remote control are exhausted. → Replace all the batteries in the remote control ( page 12, “ INST ALLA TION GUIDE ” ). • The light emitter of the remote control is not pointed at the receptor of this recorder . → P oint the emitter of the remote control at the [...]

141 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Error codes on the display window The recorder display shows error codes in addition to the message screen. Main examples are as follows. The “**” in the “ERR - **” message indicates an error code. T o delete this displa y , press the DISPLA Y button on the remote con[...]

142 Recording duration Others • The recording duration listed abov e is ref erence only . Not guaranteed. • This recording duration applies to the D VD-RAM disc in its initialized condition. The displa y may v ar y depending on the disc. • If you subtract the actual recording dur ation from the duration listed in this tab le, the calculated t[...]

143 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library Langua g e code list Others T able of languages and their abbre viations – – – CHI (ZH) DUT (NL) ENG (EN) FRE (FR) GER (DE) IT A (IT) JPN (JA) K OR (KO) MA Y (MS) SP A (ES) AA AB AF AM AR AS AY AZ BA BE BG BH BI BN BO BR CA CO CS CY DA DZ EL EO ET EU FA FI FJ FO FY GA G[...]

144 Specification Others ■ P ower requirement during operation 34W ■ P ower requirement at standb y 2.7W or below (Eco mode: off) 0.8W or below (Eco mode: on) ■ Power supply 120V AC , 60 Hz ■ Mass 4.2kg ■ External dimension Width 430 x Height 78 x Depth 325mm ■ Incoming channels TV : 2-69CH, Cable:1-125CH ■ Antenna input/output termin[...]

145 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library ■ Remote contr ol Wireless remote control (SE-R0123) ■ Operating conditions T emperature: 41 ° F ~ 95 ° F (5 ° C ~ 35 ° C), P osition: Horizontal ■ Clock displa y 12 hour digital displa y ■ Clock accurac y Quar tz (monthly de viation: appro ximately ± 30 seconds)[...]

146 Limited W arranty D VD PLA YER/RECORDER T oshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C,. ( “ TA C P ” ) mak es the f ollowing limited warr anties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED W ARRANTIES EXTEND T O THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS D VD PLA YER/RECORDER AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER [...]

147 Recording Playback Others Introduction Editing Function setup Library HO W ST A TE LA W RELA TES T O W ARRANTY THIS W ARRANTY GIVES Y OU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y OU MA Y ALSO HA VE O THER RIGHTS WHICH MA Y V AR Y FROM ST A TE TO ST A TE IN THE U .S.A. SOME ST A TES OF THE U.S .A. DO NOT ALLO W LIMIT A TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED W ARRANTY [...]

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